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Federle also opened up about what he hopes his show's legacy will be: \"That we were inclusive and safe for people, our audience, and then for future theater kids who are looking for their own club,\" he said.

The fourth and final season of \"High School Musical: The Musical: The Series\" premieres Aug. 9 on Disney+.

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